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Pet of the Week • 12-27-24
Meet Patrick, a 1-1/2-year-old pup weighing 57 pounds and with a short red coat with white highlights. Despite being a tripod, Patrick gets around effortlessly and is excellent on a leash.Like all pets from the SPCA of Texas, Patrick has been neutered and m…
Arts + Culture
Cassie Nova • 12-27-24
Pronouns and stuff Hello good people of earth. I hope you are all having a joyful holiday season. Today, I wanna talk about something that everyone has an opinion about: Pronouns. I want to start out by saying that I am just a fucking drag queen, and I prob…
Community
Black Tie Dinner distributes funds
FROM STAFF REPORTS During its 2024 Wrap Party on Thursday night, Black Tie Dinner distributed a total of $1.45 million to 20 local beneficiaries, national beneficiary Human Rights Campaign Fund and to LGBTQ SAVES, recipient of the John Thomas Beyond the Tie…
Community
Bax brings in the bucks
DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff [email protected] Terry Bax just passed a fundraising milestone: In his 16 years of raising money for local charities, he just hit — and exceeded — the $1 million mark. And, he has declared, now that he’s reached that…
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Saving lives
DAVID TAFFET | Senior Staff [email protected] Earlier this month, Stephen Knight was named CNN’s Hero of the Year. But in 2011, at the age of 51, he was homeless and living out of his car. “I had lost everything,” he said. Knight entered the reco…
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Pet of the week • 12-20-24
Sammons is a charming 13-year-old Chihuahua/terrier with his sleek black coat and an infectious smile — the kind of dog who brightens every room he walks into. Weighing just 19 pounds, he is small in size but with a heart is as big as they come. What makes…
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Resource Center Health opens in a new location
Resource Center has opened a new location near its recently opened Oak Lawn Place affordable senior housing. Located at 2603 Inwood Road, Resource Center will offer primary medical care, mental health counseling and a comprehensive range of health services…
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On the move
Puerto Vallarta LGBTQ Americans explore moving to Mexico amid post-election fears CAROLINE SAVOIE | Contributing Writer Following the U.S. presidential election, many LGBTQ Americans have been grappling with concerns about their future, with many even consi…
Arts + Culture
Nina West dishes on her love of Christmas, John Waters, Broadway and the milestone holiday drag show heading to Dallas
STEVEN LINDSEY | Contributing [email protected] For years, Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her smile. But it’s worth arguing that Nina West has taken over the role of cheer spreader to millions of fans. The moment her out-of-drag…
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Obituary • 12-13-14 • Gregory Warren Kennon
Gregory Warren Kennon, lovingly known as Greg or “Gogi,” passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 2, 2024, with his beloved partner Bill by his side. Born on June 12, 1961, in Cleburne, Greg brought kindness and warmth to everyone around him. He graduated fro…
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Pet of the week • 12-13-24
Meet Honey, a special young girl who thrives on human companionship and a gentle demeanor that ensures she gets along well with everyone — families, couples or individuals looking for a loyal, loving dog. Honey is a 2-year-old shepherd weighing 47 pounds, S…
Arts + Culture
Billy Bob’s, Carter BloodCare team up for blood drive, ticket giveaway
Billy Bob’s Texas and Carter BloodCare are joining forces for a blood drive and concert ticket giveaway on Friday, Dec. 27, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at The 81 Club at Billy Bob’s, 2525 Rodeo Plaza in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Those who donate at this event each…
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